In the document where he declared his abdication, Emperor Nicholas II stressed that he “doesn't want to l ...

In the document where he declared his abdication, Emperor Nicholas II stressed that he “doesn't want to leave his beloved son” (the tsesarevich Alexis, who was only 12 years old at the time and suffer ...

Famous Greek billionaire Aristotle Onassis died on this day, aged 69. At one time he was the owner of wha ...

Famous Greek billionaire Aristotle Onassis died on this day, aged 69. At one time he was the owner of what was probably the largest private fleet in the world. He was also known for his relationships ...

Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha, Suleiman the Magnificent's grand vizier, was killed on this day. His name, “Pargalı” stems from the fact that he was born in a town called Parga, which is located on the western ...